FMCSA Proposes Delay of Entry-Level Driver Training Provider Registry

(July 18, 2019) Today, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a proposed two-year delay for compliance of certain provisions in the Entry Level Driver Training rule to allow more time for development of the secure electronic transfer of information to the certified training provider registry and state driver licensing agencies.

The delay regarding the secure electronic transfer of information to the certified training provider registry and state driver licensing agencies does not negate the new ELDT training requirements. Beginning Feb. 7, 2020, new drivers will still be required to comply with the final ELDT rule’s training requirements.

“PTSI is developing an Entry Level Driver Training online theory program in compliance with MAP-21 mandate,” states Kathleen Furneaux, Executive Director ofPupil Transportation Safety Institute. “Our wide range of expertise in school bus driver training and development, places us in the unique position to offer high quality FMCSA compliant driver training with solid results for the school transportation industry.”

PTSI is developing online theory curriculum for school bus transportation professionals to meet the requirements of the “theory” portion of this new Entry-Level Driver Training requirement, and will also offer ELDT Trainer’s Guides which design and guide the delivery of the Behind the Wheel (BTW) portions of the requirement for both BTW Range and BTW Road portions.

PTSI is slated to reopen in phase II of the reopening of NYS. ALL PTSI COURSES through at least June 5th will be postponed. Unfortunately we do not have an exact date at this time as to when we will be able to reopen. We will work to reschedule these course as soon as we can and we will notify you immediately of the change in date and location (if needed). All payments for current courses will be granted and put toward use for a future course of the same registration.Thank you for your patience and understanding in this chaotic time.